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Northern Rivers · Sport

Sport, 1918

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Turks Routed on Boxing Day. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 1 January 1918 · page 5

A Palestine message says: After repelling several determined attacks at Ras-el-Tawil, northward of Jerusalem, and eastward of…

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Tattersall's Races. Poitrel Wins Cup

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The New Year Day meeting at Randwick opened in cloudy bu[?] fine weather with a cool breeze. The attendance was large…

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Racing at Victoria Park. Sylvanell Wins Again. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 2

The carnival at Victoria Park, organised on the lines of the meetings on Epsom Downs, was concluded to-day. There were about ten thousand present…

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Boxing Heavyweight Championship

Northern Star · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Lloyd cutpointed. Clabby for the heavyweight championship of Australia…

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Germany and Native Races

Northern Star · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

Bishop Frodsham, speaking at Westward Ho, Devon, says the London "Daily Telegraph," upon the future of the German colonies, said the Pope had made a…

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Boxing. the Sport Restricted

Northern Star · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Owing to the restrictions placed on boxing by the Federal Government the Melbourne and Brisbane Stadiums have been closed. The decision will…

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The Boxing Restrictions. Melbourne and Brisbane Stadiums to Close. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

Stadiums Limited, in view of the Government restriction of boxing contests, has decided to close the Melbourne and Brisbane Stadium after next fight…

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Boxing. Murphy v. PALMER

Northern Star · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Murphy defeated Palmer on points at the Stadium last night…

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Cricket. Metropolitan Matches

Northern Star · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday. — The seventh round of the first grade cricket competition concluded yesterday. Balmain (257) defeated Gordon (52) by 109 runs on the first…

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BOXING. Murphy Wins from Palmer. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 2

The main bout at the Sydney Stadium last night, was fought by Matt Murphy and Benny Palmer. It was a fairly good contest, Murphy winning on points…

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Iluka Regatta

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

Iluka regatta on New Year's Day was a big success. In the results will be found competitors whose names are familiar to aquatic' enthusiasts all over…

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A Place Totalisator. Racing Clubs' Request. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

Gosford, Kembla Grange, Menangle Park and Wyong racing clubs have applied, to the Australian Jockey Club for permission to instal a place…

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BOXING. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 4

WASHINGTON, Thursday.—Fulton knocked out Tate in the second round…

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Ladies' Column Fashion and Things Feminine (Copyright). a Tennis Dress

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1918 · page 3

The lover of outdoor pursuits is ap[?] to be more seriously interested just now in the informal side of the wardrobe that appeals to summer sports…

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Boxing

Northern Star · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—A hard and willing fight took place between Sid Godfrey and Vince Blackburn. The latter was declared the winner…

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BOXING. Godfrey v. Blackburn. For the Featherweight Championship. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 2

The match between Sid God[?]rey and Vince Blackburn at the Stadium last night, night for the featherweight championship of Australia was declared a draw…

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Sporting. the Turf. Canterbury and Rosebery Races To-day. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 14 January 1918 · page 2

Canterbury and Rosebery races which were postponed on account of rain will be held to-morrow weather permitting…

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Canterbury Park Races

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Canterbury Park races will be held to-morrow if the course is in good condition. If it is still unfit to race on the fixture will be held…

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Sporting the Turf. Canterbury Park Races. Must be Held To-day or Thursday, or be Abandoned. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

Ca[?]bury Park Race Club was unable to hold its postponed meeting to-day and has now received the necessary military p[?]t to hold the meeting either…

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The Autumn Racing Carnival. Will Biplane Participate? Wellington (N.z.)

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 2

R.J. Mason, the trainer of Biplane, says that although the horse is entered for the Newmarket and Australian Cup he has not yet been entered for any…

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